The Associative Property of Multiplication Explained

What is the general form of the associative property for multiplication?

• a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c

• a * (b * c) = (a * b) * c

• a * b = b * a

• a * (b + c) = a * b + a * c

Which of the following equations correctly demonstrates the associative property of multiplication?

• (5 + 3) + 2 = 5 + (3 + 2)

• 5 * (3 * 2) = (5 * 3) * 2

• 5 * 3 = 3 * 5

• 5 * (3 + 2) = 5 * 3 + 5 * 2

Why is division not an associative operation?

• The order of the numbers changes the result.

• The grouping of the numbers changes the result.

• Division by zero is undefined.

• It only works for positive numbers.

Which mathematical operation is associative?

• Subtraction

• Division

• Multiplication

• Both addition and subtraction